Removing Midcentury Soap Dishes and Replacing 50s Tile - DIY
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- čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
- We had to remove the soap dishes on our midcentury remodel. It took a while to find the right tile, but we wanted to embrace the era and put in a vanity that was fitting (in size and style). I also got to use my grandfather's hammer after he passed, so that made this project special.
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I pulled some tiles from behind the sink, then put them where the soap dish was. I like the dremel idea, thanks!
Pulling from behind the sink is a great idea
How do you remove the tiles from behind the sink without chipping them? This sounds like a great solution, but I don't know how to achieve this without breakage.
@@SuzetteG316 I used a dremel tool to cut most of the grout, they popped off being very gentle not to break the surrounding tiles. I believe the soap holder did break in the process, but we were removing it . Would have rather shared with someone that needed it.
Thank you for the video! I’ve been trying to figure out how to remove my towel bar in my 1950s bathroom!
No problem, we have the towel bars too. After a lot of research it came down to chipping it out since they are tiled in.
eh_bailey yes my boyfriend does not want to attempt it, I think I can convince him after this video. Where did you get your tiles? Also, did you put the liquid nails on the back of tile only? What did you use for grout between tiles? Thanks again for the video!
@@moonbass13 great questions. I should probably add these details in the description. We got new tiles from shop.claysquared.com/mobile/mid-century-tile-colors-c10.aspx
And RetroRenovation help me find a few more. retrorenovation.com/2019/01/22/12-places-to-find-4-x-4-ceramic-bathroom-tile-in-vintage-colors/
I used a Liquid Nails formula that was listed for concrete and masonry applications. Then I bought a small amount of pre-mixed grout that was close in color to the existing grout. I'm putting together a larger list of midcentury remodel videos on a dedicated channel (LumberJohn).
What tool did you use to remove the tile ? Is that just a chisel?
So other than the hammer what are the other tools and supplies ill need please?
@mercedesbardales2933 I used a masonry chisel and a grout saw (would have been better to use an oscillating tools w/grout blade). You can attach new tiles with masonry adhesive or thinset, then spacers or tape to hold in place. Once it dries you can apply new grout.
@@eh_bailey thank you
Good work. Good video. Thank you.
Must be Philadelphia. All the bathrooms in my area look like that.
Texas. They must have been all over in the 50s. 😉
Central illinois...the pink ones are the ones that are difficult to live with.
Hello, what are you hitting the hammer with? Total newb dingus here and I need to do the same thing in my new old house
Not sure if I understand the question. I am using a masonry chisel with the hammer if that helps. Let me know if I can answer anything else.
Where did you find the replacement tile? I'm about to do a project and was told by my local tile company its no longer made. I just know there's a stash of these out there somewhere! I only need a few. Mine is mint green, same size as yours. Original from 1967. MId-State Tile company from Lexington, NC. Plant closed in 1983. Can't find with several google searches. Any help would be appreciated!
Check out Clay Squared: shop.claysquared.com/collections/mid-century-tile
We have this same tile, where did you find it?
It has been so long it is hard to remember, but Clay Squared has a number of midcentury colors under "Historic Tile." I remember ordering some samples from them and a number of small batches off eBay.
@@eh_bailey thank you!
Is it me or that is a lot work.
The option was this or change all of the tile. The new faucet wouldn't open with the soap dishes in place. One evening of work didn't seem too bad.
This whole project was unnecessary and done incorrectly. :-)
Well, correct has some flexibility, but why do you say "unnecessary?"